Eskmeals
The Eskmeals site offers weapon and equipment proving trials. This included test firing of projectiles made up in part of depleted uranium, and the use of ‘hard targets’ for testing the effectiveness of armour plating containing depleted uranium. The firing programme using depleted uranium projectiles is currently suspended, but there are no plans to close the site.
| Location | Cumbria |
|---|---|
| Nuclear operation period | Operating since 1980s |
| Status | Operational |
| Site licensee | Qinetiq |
| Responsible organisation | Ministry of Defence |
